Starting Out Right

Welcome to …CARMEL VALLEY MIDDLE

SCHOOL

Your Counselors…..TONI ZURCHER A-G x3009 Toni.Zurcher@sduhsd.net

LISA CURRY H-M X3006 Lisa.Curry@sduhsd.net

ANGIE MIRANDA N-Z x3008 Angie.Miranda@sduhsd.net

We are here to help!

Personal issues Problems with friends

– conflict resolution Gossip and bullying Divorce, illness, loss Decision making Communication with

teachers And advice on

parenting for you!

We are here to help! Academic

Improving grades Organization Study skills High School and

College questions Career Exploration

For parents of students in private schools, etc…. Pick up the registration information

letter on the back table and print forms Make an appointment with our

registrar, Lee Ann Howe, x3005 ASAP You will need verification of residency,

immunization records, etc. Once registered, make an appt. for

math placement test

Important Registration forms

Print and use the checklist to be certain you have all required forms

Make sure you have thoroughly completed each required form

If anything is missing, you will notified that your registration is not complete.

If you need time to gather immunization records, turn in what you have for now.

You do not need to sign the verification of residency form in our presence if you are enrolling from a feeder public school

Very Important Dates(see this info on reg. web page)

March 31 – return packet to 6th grade teacher with the CHECKLIST on top.

May 17-27: math placement testing In June: placement letters MAILED

home 5/25, 5/27 or 6/5– Algebra Honors

Readiness Test August 18- Orientation

Two year plan

7th Grade: English Math World History Life Science PE Elective (1 year or

two semester classes)

8th Grade: English Math U.S. History Physical Science PE Elective (1 year or

two semester classes)

Math placements

Pre-Algebra Essentials Pre-Algebra (Proficient on STAR) Pre-Algebra Honors Algebra Honors (8th grade course

which follows PAH) Some 7th graders will qualify by passing the AHRT.

MATH SUPPORT CLASSES

Before school support class – fills in identified skill gaps in math or English

PA Topics Support class – replaces elective – gives additional instruction to support placement and success in PA

Placement criteria for Pre Algebra Honors 35/45 on Math Diagnostic Test, Advanced 5th

grade Math STAR score, “B” or better in 1st sem/2nd tri grade math.

Students not meeting the criteria for PAH may still enroll. First review the course expectations. Understand that you will be making a year commitment.

Math Diagnostic Test results will be mailed home in early June.

You may revise your math course selection prior to June 16th.

Placement criteria for Alg Hon• 8th graders who completed Pre-Algebra

Honors with at least B’s both semesters

• 7th graders who demonstrate mastery of Pre-Algebra Honors curriculum by placement test score, STAR, and by passing the Alg. Hon. Readiness Test.

• 7th graders may NOT enroll without passing the AHR TEST given this spring.

English Placement English 7 – Proficient on STAR-a standard,

college prep level English 7 Honors – ADV on STAR- should

possess strong writing skills and be an avid reader of high-level books.

Students may choose honors by reviewing course profiles/expectations on our web site.

Please make a careful and thoughtful decision based on your child’s abilities and dedication to studies because you will be making a year-long commitment to the course

All Placements are final…

…after June 16th

We do not re-evaluate math and English placements or re-test in August.

We do not accept “tutoring” to advance a level in math.

Physical Education Options General PE Dance (8th) Band or Orchestra to replace PE Band/Orchestra students have the

choice… Band + PE Band (replace PE) + another elective ISPE (Application – highly competitive

individual sport- apply after May 1st)

Electives: Time to Have Fun! Your child has space for one year long

elective or two semester classes Please let your child choose We will be scheduling for the year, and we

do make an effort to give your child their first or second choice, but 8th graders have priority

Write in top 6 choices (in order of preference)

BE sure to select your PE as well

CVMS Electives

Semester Electives

Drama Intro General Studio Art Intro to Multi Media Video Film TV Broadcasting

Year Electives Leadership (application) Journalism/Yearbook

(application) Drama/Advanced Drama Art/Advanced Art Intro/Advanced Multi Media Heroes (application) AVID (application) Band or Orchestra Spanish I (college prep)

About World language requirements… Language is not a requirement for a high

school diploma Two or more years of the same language

taken consecutively are required for entrance to a 4 year university

We recommend students begin a language no later than 9th grade.

If your child chooses to begin Spanish in 7th, he will not have an opportunity to take any other electives during middle school.

More about Language options Students who begin Spanish in 7th must

go on to Spanish 2 in 8th, Spanish 3 in 9th…

In 8th grade, students may choose to begin Spanish or French (although French is a lottery)

In 9th grade, students may choose between Spanish, French, Japanese or American Sign Language.

BAND and Orchestra Info You must select Band or Orchestra on

your plan sheet (elective selection) and complete the Band/Orchestra application (get form on line)

Students must audition (unless a beginner)

Auditions by appointment only – email info is included in Band/Orch information

Orientation August 18 Student

registration form (access on-line)

8th grade WEB leaders give the tour and answer questions

Fun music and pizza!

Parents, we have a special meeting just for you!

Learn about community issues and safety

Support your child’s social/emotional development

Access to school resources online

Support your child’s academic success

Buy PE clothes, ASB and Yearbooks; join PTSA

Bell Schedule School Day: 8:25-3:05 On Mondays, all six classes meet

and are approx. 50 minutes On Tuesdays and Thursdays, periods

1,3,5 meet and are approx. 1 hr. 45min

On Wed. and Fridays, periods 2,4,6 meet

Homeroom/SSR after lunch

How to help your child have an awesome year! Read the newsletter and know when report

cards are issued and carried home. Set a consistent structure for homework time Expect your child to use the agenda book to

record assignments Have your child show you the assignments

and repack their notebook before homework time is officially “over”.

Expect your child to do 1 1/2 to 2 hours of homework a night – more with Honors classes or Spanish

Other Things to Remember

Most teachers do not accept late work Missing assignment = zero (teach

your children to factor GPA) There are no lockers (except for PE) We have showers in PE, but students

don’t shower (PLEASE have them bring deodorant, wipes, towel, etc.)

Organization and Supplies Students are issued textbooks which

remain at home. A class set is available for use at school.

Most students need a backpack, binders, pens, pencils, paper, dividers

It helps to have a supply of markers and poster board

Each teacher will provide a suggested list of supplies for their class during the first week.

Your Counselor is…

…..Your support system!…..a Parenting resource…..someone you can share with

confidentially

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have concerns!